English Lecturer

+ Deliver engaging, well-planned GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English lessons.
+ Teach post-16 learners with a range of starting points, needs and ambitions, including students, apprentices and adult learners.
+ Use strong subject knowledge and effective teaching strategies to help learners develop the reading, writing, speaking and listening skills they need to progress.
+ Build positive relationships that motivate learners to attend, participate, persevere and achieve.
+ Monitor progress and use assessment to identify gaps, provide targeted support and help learners prepare confidently for assessment and examinations.
+ Work collaboratively with English and vocational colleagues to remove barriers to learning and improve learner outcomes.

A full-time FE English teaching role with real purpose
If you're passionate about helping post-16 learners build confidence, make progress and succeed in English, this is an opportunity to make a real difference at Leeds College of Building. You'll join our cross-college English team, teaching GCSE English Language and Functional Skills English to learners, apprentices and adults.
We're particularly keen to hear from teachers with strong GCSE English and Functional Skills teaching skills who understand the opportunities and challenges of Further Education and can motivate learners with a wide range of starting points., We're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic FE English teacher who combines strong subject knowledge with patience, energy and the ability to connect with post-16 learners. You'll be confident teaching both GCSE English Language and Functional Skills and committed to helping learners who may not have succeeded in English first time around.
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+ A Level 3 or above qualification in English or a related subject.
+ A recognised teaching qualification such as PGCE, Cert Ed or DTLLS, or equivalent.
+ GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent.
+ Experience delivering both GCSE English and Functional Skills English in an FE setting.
+ The ability to engage and motivate learners of mixed ability and build positive working relationships.
+ A proactive, organised and collaborative approach, with a clear focus on learner progress and achievement., This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

In return, we offer a warm and welcoming college with an excellent benefits package that includes:
+ A 35-day annual leave entitlement, plus 8 Bank Holidays and 10 college closure days
+ A well-respected pension scheme (Teacher s Pension, with an above average employer contribution)
+ Free parking at all our college sites (on a first come first served basis)
+ Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
+ Superb opportunities for training and development
+ Discounted travel on public transport and a Cycle to work scheme
+ Discounts and offers at major High Street and Online retailers
+ Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
So, if you d like to make a difference and be part of a unique organisation that supports one of the largest and most exciting employment sectors in the UK, we d love to hear from you.